The Bondo – Dr. N. Patnaik

The Bondo

🔹 Editor: Dr. N. Patnaik

🔹 Publisher: Tribal & Harijan Research-cum-Training Institute

🔹 Edition: First Edition, 1989

🔹 Binding: Hardcover

🔹 Pages: 88

🔹 Size: 5.5 × 0.5 × 8.5 inches

🔹 Language: English

Edited by Dr. N. Patnaik, The Bondo is an important contribution to the study of India’s indigenous communities, offering a detailed examination of the Bondo tribe, one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) of Odisha. Published by the Tribal & Harijan Research-cum-Training Institute, the book reflects years of anthropological observation and documentation aimed at preserving the cultural identity and traditional knowledge of one of India’s oldest tribal societies.

The volume explores various aspects of Bondo life, including their social organization, customs, language, traditional occupations, family structure, religious beliefs, festivals, dress, ornaments, housing, and relationship with the natural environment. Through careful research and descriptive analysis, the book presents a comprehensive picture of a community that has preserved many of its ancestral traditions while adapting to changing social and economic conditions.

Beyond documenting cultural practices, the book also examines the historical and developmental challenges faced by the Bondo people. It discusses issues relating to education, healthcare, economic development, and government initiatives aimed at improving the welfare of tribal communities while emphasizing the importance of safeguarding their cultural heritage and identity. This balanced approach makes the work valuable not only as an ethnographic study but also as a reference for policymakers, development professionals, and researchers interested in tribal affairs.

Written in an accessible academic style, The Bondo serves as an excellent introductory reference for students of anthropology, sociology, history, and Indian cultural studies. Despite its concise length, the volume provides meaningful insights into the diversity of India’s indigenous traditions and the importance of preserving them for future generations.

Published by the Tribal & Harijan Research-cum-Training Institute as a First Edition in 1989, this hardcover edition contains 88 pages and measures 5.5 × 0.5 × 8.5 inches. It remains a valuable resource for academic libraries, researchers, collectors of tribal studies, and readers with an interest in India’s rich cultural heritage.

• Edited by Dr. N. Patnaik
• Published by Tribal & Harijan Research-cum-Training Institute
• First Edition, 1989
• Hardcover binding
• 88 pages
• Size: 5.5 × 0.5 × 8.5 inches
• Language: English
• Comprehensive study of the Bondo tribe of Odisha
• Covers culture, traditions, language, customs, and social organization
• Valuable reference for anthropology, sociology, and tribal studies
• Ideal for researchers, students, libraries, and collectors of Indian ethnographic literature

🔹 Collector’s Note

This First Edition (1989) hardcover of The Bondo, edited by Dr. N. Patnaik and published by the Tribal & Harijan Research-cum-Training Institute, is an important collectible in the field of Indian anthropology and tribal studies. As a specialized publication documenting the history and culture of the Bondo community, it represents a valuable record of India’s indigenous heritage. Its limited institutional publication, scholarly significance, and focus on one of India’s most distinctive tribal groups make it a desirable addition to collections of ethnography, Indian history, anthropology, and rare regional studies.